4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Birmingham to Wigan
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£10
Fastest journey
2 h 5 m
Average duration
2 h 8 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
128 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Birmingham to Wigan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Wigan will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £8.
Of the 2 buses that leave Birmingham for Wigan every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 128 km distance in an average of 2 h 8 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 5 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Birmingham to Wigan
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Wigan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £10.
Distance: 128 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£8 Average Price Cheapest | £23 Average Price |
3h 22m Average total duration 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Birmingham to Wigan bus times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Wigan coaches for today, Friday 30 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17:05 Birmingham | 2h05 | 19:10 Wigan | 0 changesdirect | |
| 17:25 Birmingham | 1h40 | 19:05 Wigan | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 31 January | |||||
| 13:15 Birmingham | 2h10 | 15:25 Wigan | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Birmingham to Wigan
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Buses from Birmingham to Wigan run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 52m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 3 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:50, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 128 km distance in 1h 40m.
Distance 128 km |
Average bus duration 2h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 1h 40m |
First bus 00:50 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Megabus from Birmingham to WiganYou can travel by bus between Birmingham to Wigan with FlixBus, Megabus for as low as £6. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Birmingham to Wigan coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to Wigan by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Wigan, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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